Ouro Preto's Church of Saint Francis of Assisi - Great Attractions (Ouro Preto, Brazil)

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Take a tour of Ouro Preto's Church of Saint Francis of Assisi in Ouro Preto, Brazil – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.

On a hilltop in Ouro Preto, Brazil, is the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.

This small, but elaborate church is one of the town's most beautiful fixtures.

Construction of the church began in 1766, by architect Antonio Francisco Lisboa in the Rococo style of architecture.

This man was a sculptor as well as an architect and designed both the structures facade and interior decor.

The double towers of the Church of Saint Francis and its roof makes it a unique and stunning sight.

The front entrance to the church depicts Saint Francis accepting the holy stigmata from God.

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